Mergers and acquisitions are meticulous and complicated, where teams are often juggling more than one transaction at a time and managing tight timelines and heightened security. As global markets continue to evolve with digital innovation, economic shifts, and increased pressure to scale efficiently, M&A has become a cornerstone strategy for enterprises aiming to stay competitive and grow.
Yet the success of an M&A deal depends not just on the strategy but also on execution. That’s why Definity First developed the M&A Accelerator, a purpose-built solution layered on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales — transforming how enterprises manage the front end of the M&A lifecycle.
Why You Need a Purpose-Built Platform for M&A
Most M&A deals fail to meet their full potential because of fragmented communication, poor pipeline visibility, and a lack of process consistency. Whether you’re evaluating acquisition targets or managing parallel deals, success requires a platform that aligns stakeholders, centralizes information, and accelerates decision-making.
That’s exactly what our M&A Accelerator delivers.
Built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales is more than a CRM — it’s a relationship intelligence platform designed to manage complex deal cycles, engage multiple contacts, and provide actionable insights across your pipeline.
Our M&A Accelerator enhances Dynamics 365 Sales with specialized features for corporate development and deal teams, including:
End-to-End Deal Visibility
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Track and manage every opportunity, from prospecting through due diligence
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Customize stages for sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and integration readiness
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Visualize your entire M&A pipeline in a centralized command center
Collaboration Across Teams
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Align corporate development, finance, legal, and executive teams around shared data
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Use automated workflows to trigger tasks, schedule reviews, and track milestones
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Enable real-time updates and secure role-based access to sensitive deal details
Data-Driven Decision Making
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Score and rank acquisition targets based on customizable criteria
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Integrate with Microsoft Power BI to visualize trends, model outcomes, and benchmark performance
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Use AI-assisted forecasting to assess pipeline health and deal velocity
Security, Compliance, and Control
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Built-in Microsoft security architecture ensures data integrity and privacy
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Role-based access and audit trails support regulatory compliance and risk management
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Custom fields and controls ensure alignment with your governance structure
Designed for Corporate Development Leaders
Unlike general CRM tools or spreadsheets, our M&A Accelerator is purpose-built for corporate development professionals who manage multiple concurrent deals and require real-time visibility. It replaces disjointed tools with a unified solution designed to:
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Speed up due diligence
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Maintain process consistency across deal teams
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Eliminate version control issues
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Improve accountability and reporting at every stage
Why Definity First?
At Definity First, we understand that successful M&A execution requires precision, transparency, and speed. We’ve partnered with Microsoft to deliver tailored solutions that reflect the unique workflows of corporate development teams, while ensuring scalability, flexibility, and security.
When you work with Definity First, you get:
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Deep Microsoft Dynamics expertise
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Custom configuration aligned to your strategy
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Industry-specific knowledge across private equity, tech, manufacturing, and more
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Hands-on onboarding and change management.
Power Your Next Acquisition with Confidence
Whether you’re acquiring your first company or managing a portfolio of deals, the M&A Accelerator built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales helps you drive smarter decisions, faster execution, and better outcomes — all while reducing risk and complexity.
Contact us to schedule a walkthrough of our M&A Accelerator and see how we can help you manage your next deal with clarity and control.
